Originally Posted by Mittelwaechter (Post 2114226)

Foreigners are welcome in most countries, as long as they don't gather in crowds and subcultures to change the countries way of living.
An American in Austria? No problem at all.
You bing your own money? Perfect.
You try to learn the language to show your sobriety and dedication for your new home? Welcome Mr. Neal Stevens from Texas.

Join some local clubs to get accepted and try to avoid any political discussion at first. When you are known to be a nice guy, feel free to engage.
No weapons allowed to be carried around, but you don't have to consider someone else to draw a weapon. Austria is a pretty secure palce.
If you want to use your handguns - join a shooting club.

You want to avoid winter? Not in Austrian mountains. At least 6 months of winter conditions, short spring, short summer, short breathtaking fall.

A loaf of bread (1000g) is -.79 € to 5.20 €. It depends on where and what quality you want to buy. In Germany and Austria you have a choice of at least 2500 different sorts of bread, but of course not all are offered in your next bakery or supermarket. You may choose from 25 to 50 different sorts of bread within reasonable distance to your home.
The bread is totally different to the soft US bread, because the wheat is different, resulting in a cross crust. You'll get soft bread too (white sandwich bread or hamburger buns), but you'll have to take what you get. Taxes are to support the community. Use the communal installations and you get your money back.
TV charges are to be paid, as it is considered a public task to inform the people (they expanded the charges on the internet access recently).

The Austrians are individuals as everywhere around the globe. You'll find genius and idiots, it depends much on yourself anyway.
Common predictions: conservative, still countryfied, traditional, slow, depressive (Vienna), often grumpy, very servile with tourists, complain over the weather, have delicious food and drink too much wine.

If you haven't done before - come over here on vacation and see yourself.
In a tourist region you will have no problems with English. They may have a problem with your English.

Lake Constance may be a nice place to live - insisting on living in Austria and having some nice climate.
It's just a hop into Switzerland and Germany - and Italy and even France isn't far away.
Or Tirol - north to Italy. Nice, mild and healthy climate too.

Originally Posted by McBeck (Post 2114306)

Im rather sure the Nautilus dont mind if Neal decided to board other subs....so I would call it an open relationship, as long as its other subs.

Originally Posted by vienna (Post 2114322)

So, given the turn this thread has taken, anyone want to start a pool on how soon Neal locks this thread?...

Originally Posted by eddie (Post 2114992)

Well Neal might want to concider moving to Germany instead. There are so many more things to see!!:D

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2...id=msnhp&pos=6

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens (Post 2115524)

So, how are the winters in Germany?? I have already sampled the roads on a motorcycle and they are fantastic. One German phrase I learned the hard way was Einbanhe Strasse. :88)

Originally Posted by privateer (Post 2115465)

:stare:
You take that back right now!!
Grant carried his weight in Houston as far as rounds and I had the hang over to prove it!
:har:

Ask Steve! None of us showed up at the Sub the next day!
:hmmm:
Or was that late to the Texas?

Originally Posted by privateer (Post 2115465)

:stare:
You take that back right now!!
Grant carried his weight in Houston as far as rounds and I had the hang over to prove it!
:har:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna (Post 2115609)

We were there for the Texas visit (I still remember your comments about someone else's driving actions) :)

It was the Cavalla visit we missed because of our Grey Wolves Meet at the Flying Saucer (the name of a bar in Houston for those who are wondering) then we had Grants famous speech near the end of the evening...."I love you too much Jim" :D

Originally Posted by TarJak (Post 2115636)

And I still do too.:subsim:

Originally Posted by STEED (Post 2116110)

Neal I can give you one good reason to move to the UK..Jimbo what more do you need?










This post was bought to you by the International Jimbo Corporation of Beer drinkers & curry eaters.

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens (Post 2112087)

In about two years, when I retire :woot:

Why? because they are on the top 10 list of most happy countries.

They are number 8, but the top 7 are all frozen snow realms, not enough motorcycle riding time. And Austria's cousin, Australia, is full of deadly spiders, snakes, and birds, too risky. I will see what is required to emigrate to Austria and set up a small mountain cottage. What's the cost of living like in Austria? Is there a bunch of crazy taxes, like England's TV tax? :shifty: What does a loaf of bread cost in Austria? I know gas is high, but I can deal with that.

What language do Austrians speak? Any other helpful tips are welcome :rock:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens (Post 2115524)

6 months of winter??? :06: Wait, that won't work....

Originally Posted by HunterICX (Post 2116370)

Come down to Spain where you can pretty much drive all year as long it doesn't rain.

HunterICX